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Persistent delays plague road projects by Indian construction companies

KATHMANDU, April 14: Under-construction road projects undertaken by Indian construction companies are facing significant delays. This is particularly true for projects contracted to joint ventures (JVs) between Nepali and Indian firms.
Persistent delays plague road projects by Indian construction companies


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Published On: January 3, 2024 08:45 AM NPT

Will the State Department's cautionary travel advisory impact the arrival of US tourists in Nepal?
Will the State Department's cautionary travel advisory impact the arrival of US tourists in Nepal?

KATHMANDU, Jan 3: In 2023, Nepal witnessed the second-highest influx of tourists from the US, totaling 100,357, contributing significantly to surpassing the country's target of...
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Published On: December 28, 2023 09:38 PM NPT

Youths struggle with vape addiction: a drain on finances and health
Youths struggle with vape addiction: a drain on finances and health

KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Ayush Sharma (name changed), a young man from Chabahil, Kathmandu, first tried vaping (e-cigarettes) two years ago with a friend and quickly developed...
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Published On: December 19, 2023 05:13 PM NPT

House panel grills PM Dahal over Axiata’s controversial Ncell deal
House panel grills PM Dahal over Axiata’s controversial Ncell deal

Issues six-point directives to the government to recover all taxes due from Ncell ...
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Published On: December 13, 2023 07:35 AM NPT

Numerous stolen artifacts await return to Nepal as repatriation of stolen statues progresses
Numerous stolen artifacts await return to Nepal as repatriation of stolen statues progresses

KATHMANDU, Dec 13: In the first week of December, the U.S. government helped repatriate four ancient statues stolen from Nepal and smuggled to the US...
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